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The Simpson Strong-Tie Z Clip is the ideal method to connect flat blocking between joists or trusses to support sheathing, trimmers or noggings between I-Beams and Floor Trusses to internal bracing walls.

Material

Carbon Steel 1.0mm thick

Finish

Z275 Galvanised

Features & Benefits
  • The Z Clips reduces timber splitting as nails are installed to the wider face of timber members.
  • Transfers lateral shear forces as required by Residential Timber-Framed Construction Standards AS 1684.2 and AS 1684.3 Appendix J5 and AS 1684.4 clause 8.3.2.8.
  • Quick and easy to use - Installed with (4) 3.75mm nails per Z Clip.
  • Z275 galvanised coating offers corrosion resistance for long-lasting performance.
Installation
  • Floor Truss: Connects to top of trimmer and bottom of joist.
  • I-Joist: Connects to top of trimmer and bottom of joist.

Note: The Z Clip does not provide lateral stability. Do not walk on stiffeners or apply load until diaphragm is installed and nailed to stiffeners. Use all specified fasteners.

Model No. Table

Specifications - Z Clip 

 

Model No.

Thickness (mm)

Dimension (mm)

Fasteners (No. – Length x Dia., mm)

 

Limit State Design Shear Capacity per Pair of Z Clips (kN)
Joint Group of Joist/Top Plate

 

W

H

B

TF

JD4

JD5

Z2

1.0

58

38

35

35

4 - 38mm x 3.75mm

5.0

3.6
  1. The design capacities in the table have been calculated using procedures given in AS1720.1 and incorporate the Category 1 capacity factor (⌀) for houses. For other categories, multiply the design capacities by 0.94 for Category 2 and 0.88 for Category 3 buildings.
  2. Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are listed length by diameter. For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.
 
Brochures & Catalogues

Brochures and Catalogues

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Technical Data & Docs

Technical Data Sheets

PDF icon Technical Data Sheet - Z Clip

Report Links

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Warranty

Warranty

Inspiration

Inspiration

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